To See Where a Whale Has Been, Look in Its Mouth
The baleen that hangs from the jaws of some whale species contains clues about their migrations and diets -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
The world"s fish are shrinking as the climate warms. Researchers are trying to figure out why
Fish are the most diverse group of vertebrates, ranging from tiny gobies and zebrafish to gigantic tunas and whale sharks. They provide vital sustenance to billions of people worldwide via fisheries and aquaculture, and are critical parts of aquatic.....»»
Scientists puzzled by killer whale boat attacks off Spain
Groups of killer whales have rammed hundreds of small boats off the coast of Spain in recent years in "terrifying" behavior that has baffled scientists......»»
In unusual orca sighting, tour spots at least 20 killer whales off San Francisco
An uncommonly large grouping of orcas for Northern California—roughly two dozen killer whales—were spotted by a whale watching tour off the coast of San Francisco last month, likely gathered together to celebrate a successful hunt for sea lions o.....»»
Experiment halted in Norway after whale drowns
A controversial research project in Norway on whales' hearing was suspended after a whale drowned, researchers said on Wednesday, as activists slammed the "cruel and pointless" experiments......»»
With mouth-watering foods, mountain farms in Europe seek climate readiness
Tackling threats to water supply in European highlands is crucial for producers of premium foods and drinks ranging from Spanish ham to Scotch whisky......»»
Titanium dioxide: E171 first enters the blood via the mouth
E171, a food additive, has been used until recently as a whitening and opacifying agent in many products such as pastries, sweets, sauces and ice cream. It is composed of micro- and nanoparticles of titanium dioxide, or TiO2......»»
Whale sharks found to slow down to allow researchers to scrape off parasites
A trio of marine biologists from The University of Western Australia has found that some whale sharks will slow their swimming to allow researchers to scrape collections of copepods from sensitive areas. In their study, reported in the journal Fishes.....»»
James Webb telescope gets a view of the ‘white whale’ of exoplanet research
Located 50 light-years away, the planet GJ 1214 b has defied 15 years of attempted observations due to its hazy nature......»»
Newly identified whale"s favored prey is not endangered, but the whale is
One of the world's most endangered whales is a picky eater. Their meal of choice is an abundant little schooling fish, and scientists say, though common, this fish must be considered as part of conservation strategies for the critically endangered wh.....»»
Say "ahhh": This ecofriendly tongue depressor checks vitals
Doctors often use tongue depressors when peering in a patient's mouth and throat. But what if that flat wooden spatula could actively evaluate the patient's health? That's the premise of an ecofriendly disposable sensor, reported in Analytical Chemi.....»»
Researchers conduct whale fall studies in the South China Sea
In the late 1980s, scientists discovered that when a whale dies, its carcass sinks to the ocean bottom and a new ecosystem springs forth around the carcass. The carcass becomes a food source for this new ecosystem. A team of researchers recently unde.....»»
Can Putting a Price on a Whale Save the Environment?
A single whale can lock up as much carbon as 1,000 trees. By turning them into carbon credits, a new project hopes to save the climate and the whales.....»»
Whale-watching guidelines don"t include boat noise. It"s time they did, say researchers
Imagine … eco-tourists enjoying views of undisturbed whales and dolphins, watching them doing what comes naturally......»»
The genome of the smallest baleen whale provides insight into evolution and tumor resistance
The pygmy right whale (Caperea marginata) is the smallest of all baleen whales although it can grow to six meters in length and weigh up to three tons. The species occurs circumpolar in the Antarctic waters of the Southern Hemisphere, and only a hand.....»»
New specimens and species of the Oligocene toothed baleen whale Coronodon
A new study published in the journal PeerJ by Robert W. Boessenecker (CofC), Brian L. Beatty (NYIT), and Jonathan H. Geisler (NYIT) reports a wealth of new fossils of the early toothed baleen whale Coronodon from Oligocene (23-30 million years old) r.....»»
Drone footage captures moment pilot whale expels placenta off Shetland
Unearthed video footage from 2019 shows a pilot whale expelling its placenta in Yell Sound, Shetland......»»
Third massive whale in a month beaches itself, dies in Bali
A 17-meter-long (56-foot-long) sperm whale died after washing up on a beach in Bali, a conservation official said Sunday, making it the third whale that beached itself on the Indonesian island in just a little over a week......»»
Massive sperm whale beaches itself, dies in Bali
Indonesian animal experts were preparing Thursday to conduct an autopsy on an 18-metre (59-foot) whale that died after washing up on a beach in Bali, conservation officials said......»»
Microbiologists discover a regulatory mechanism that keeps cancer-causing bacteria in check
Researchers at the Forsyth Institute have discovered an important mechanism that may have profound implications for how we prevent colorectal cancer. Oddly enough, their discovery began in the mouth......»»
New research using fossils of whale ancestors reveals their path to becoming Earth"s largest mammals
Modern cetaceans—whales and dolphins—have one of the largest size ranges of any living animal group, ranging from as small as 1.5 meters long to as much as 30. However, a new study reveals this diversity came much later in their evolution than ex.....»»